2024 Volume 15 Pages 619-638
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is a novel concept in India, wherein the national TOD policy was released in May 2017. This study analyzes factors that would influence users’ choice of living in a TOD, and subsequently their mode choice behavior while residing in a TOD. A binomial choice model assessed users’ location choice, and subsequently a multinomial logit model estimated their modal preferences. Survey samples were collected around the Esplanade (existing) and New Town metro rail stations (future) of Kolkata. Results show that proximity to workplaces, transit accessibility and affordability are likely to significantly influence users’ TOD choice. Subsequently, the factors of travel time, waiting time, and crowding are likely to affect users' mode choice. Individuals willing to relocate to TOD exhibit a greater inclination towards using public transport. However, results also show higher propensity of car usage among younger and wealthier individuals, which have to be disincentivized within a TOD.
